Blakesburg, IA (ZIP 52536) has experienced 137 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 floods, 38 blizzards, and 25 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Blakesburg is floods, with 57 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 43 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $248.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Blakesburg has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Blakesburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Blakesburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blakesburg was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52536 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (57 events), blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blakesburg, IA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27M in property damage.
Yes, Blakesburg (ZIP 52536) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Blakesburg has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52536 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Blakesburg, IA area (ZIP 52536). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →